July 15th marked the first year anniversary of being elected by you to represent the Fifth District in the City of Long Beach, and I am extremely proud of the positive strides being made as we, together, strive to advance our community with each passing day. The important work and progress that has been achieved during …

I had the great honor of being a President’s Scholar, which afforded me the opportunity to matriculate through the CSU system and to continue with my volunteer work through the YMCA. I am thrilled that these opportunities continue to exist for our youth, and I am very proud of the eight LBUSD seniors who received …

Mayor Robert Garcia, Councilman Daryl Supernaw and I joined together in June to unveil the new El Dorado Dog Park maintenance expansion area to ensure that there will always be two sections open while the third section is being reseeded. The middle section (currently the large dog pen) will be the first to go through …

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My office continues to receive daily calls about the California Drought, and more specifically about the water use prohibitions in place for Long Beach. As a reminder, the Long Beach Board of Water Commissioners declared a Stage 2 Water Supply Shortage on May 11, 2015. The current watering days are Tuesday and Saturday. For more …

The Archery Fields at El Dorado Park are a wonderful asset to those who come from all over the community to learn about and to practice archery. Earlier this month, forty volunteers from El Dorado Archers, Long Beach Bowhunters, Santa Fe Trails Archers, South Bay Archers, Joy Lee Archery and concerned archers that regularly use …

Please join me on Saturday, June 27 for my first state of the district address as we celebrate the past year and look forward to a bright future together. State of the Fifth Celebration Saturday, June 27, 2015 6:00 p.m. Live music, festivities and food included! Fireworks to follow starting at 9:15 p.m. Pan American …

Long Beach Fire Department Station 19 located along Clark Avenue is a constant reminder to passersby that mandatory water conservation requirements have become the norm rather than the exception. On May 8, I was joined by Fire Chief DuRee and Councilmember Al Austin as we unveiled the new drought-tolerant landscaping. Check it out!

More than 1,600 new smart parking meters, which accept credit/debit cards in addition to coins, were replaces throughout the City. The smart meters incorporate sensors that will collect data and will help to determine whether the enforcement hours reflect the actual use of the space, and if a meter’s placement should be reassessed.

It’s that time of year when as the weather changes we tend to leave ourselves open to crimes of opportunity. For us to ensure that criminals do not take advantage of us and to help keep us safe: Always lock your car and keep the windows rolled up. Do not leave valuables, including connector …

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This Week At Council

On June 29, less than one month after the City Council considered the "Meatless Mondays Campaign" resolution, the Gaslamp Restaurant held a "Meatless Monday" event where I was the only councilmember in attendance. My vote against the resolution drew much…
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Published on July 22, 2015

The updated website for the City launched on June 1, providing a much more user-friendly way to access online services. Open data is redefining the interaction between citizen and government, allowing for greater transparency and accountability around City services and…
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Published on June 12, 2015

Discussions about the new ride sharing economy are important as taxi cabs provide trusted transportation for our disabled neighbors and seniors. As the Chair of the Economic Development and Finance Committee, I could not be more proud of my colleagues,…
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